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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character visits Shevek in the infirmary?
(a) Sabul
(b) Desar
(c) Tirrin
(d) Patak

2. Why is Shevek surprised at the poor living conditions he sees in Nio Esseia?
(a) He was told there was no poverty in the country
(b) He had never seen poverty
(c) It is a step away from an area of prosperity
(d) He had previously thought it was a city of wealth

3. Whose grave does Shevek visit?
(a) Lionel's
(b) Patek's
(c) Odo's
(d) Sulpher's

4. What are Shevek and his friends celebrating?
(a) Independence Day
(b) Christmas Day
(c) Shevek's birthday
(d) Insurrection Day

5. What does the friendship between Ketho and Shevek represent?
(a) A demand for freedom
(b) A trigger to start a war
(c) Peace
(d) Hope that one day the worlds will reunite

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Shevek's arrival such an important occasion?

2. Why does Shevek get stuck in a small town?

3. Why does Shevek think the Hainish world is better than his own?

4. What do Shevek and his friend show concern for on Insurrection Day?

5. What does Dr.Kimoe give Shevek?

(see the answer key)

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